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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Oakland RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Rochester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $26,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $26,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $15,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $252 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Rochester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,167 students)
CalArts vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Rochester College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 103.6% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at CalArts than Rochester College ($54,440.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than CalArts ($18,665 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 31.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,440 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 28.8% larger than aid received Rochester College ($20,474 vs. $15,899)
CalArts vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or CalArts .
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Rochester College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Rochester College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Rochester College (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $12,300 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $4,097 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,403 vs. $28,500)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($252 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/